2025 Batangas local elections
Local elections were held in the province of Batangas on May 12, 2025, as part of the 2025 general election. Voters will select candidates for all local positions: a town mayor, vice mayor and town councilors, as well as members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the vice-governor, governor and representatives for the six districts of Batangas.
Background
Incumbent Hermilando Mandanas who was elected in 2016 and has served his third consecutive as governor and is ineligible for reelection.Among those who announced their intention for the governorship is incumbent Mataasnakahoy Vice Mayor Jay Ilagan. Former party-list representative of 1st Consumer Alliance for Rural Energy and former mayor of Padre Garcia Michael Angelo Rivera also expressed his intention to run for governor. Another candidate is Walter Ozaeta, currently captain of Barangay Poblacion IV, San Jose; he was endorsed by the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas as its gubernatorial candidate. Actress and former governor Vilma Santos-Recto also filed her certificate of candidacy for governor. Santos-Recto once served as governor of Batangas from 2007 to 2016.
All single-winner positions in contention use first-past-the-post voting, while all multi-winner positions use plurality block voting. The positions in contention, as well as the quantity of each position, are as follows:
| District | Municipality or City | Representatives | Governor | Vice Governor | Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan | Mayor | Vice Mayor | Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod or Sangguniang Bayan |
| 1st | Calaca | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 1st | Balayan | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 1st | Calatagan | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 1st | Lemery | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 1st | Lian | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 1st | Nasugbu | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 1st | Taal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 1st | Tuy | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 2nd | Bauan | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 2nd | Lobo | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 2nd | Mabini | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 2nd | San Luis | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 2nd | San Pascual | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 2nd | Tingloy | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 3rd | Santo Tomas, Batangas | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 3rd | Tanauan | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 3rd | Agoncillo | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 3rd | Alitagtag | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 3rd | Balete | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 3rd | Cuenca | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 3rd | Laurel | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 3rd | Malvar | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 3rd | Mataasnakahoy | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 3rd | San Nicolas | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 3rd | Santa Teresita | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 3rd | Talisay | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 4th | Ibaan | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 4th | Padre Garcia | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 4th | Rosario | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 4th | San Jose | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 4th | San Juan | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 4th | Taysan | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 5th | Batangas City | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 6th | Lipa | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Provincial elections
Governor
Incumbent Governor Hermilando Mandanas is term-limited and is running for Vice Governor. Running for the position are incumbent Mataasnakahoy Vice Mayor Jay Ilagan, barangay captain Walter Ozaeta, former 1-CARE partylist representative and former Padre Garcia mayor Michael Angelo Rivera and former governor Vilma Santos-Recto.Vice Governor
Incumbent Mark Leviste who has declared his intention for the governorship decided to run for congress. His party nominated incumbent governor Hermilando Mandanas. His opponents are incumbent Bauan mayor Ryanh Dolor and TV host Luis Manzano, son of former governor Vilma Santos.Provincial board
First district
Incumbent Roman Rosales Jr. is term-limited. Incumbent Armie Bausas is eligible for a second-term.Second district
Incumbents Wilson Leandro Rivera and Arlina Magboo are term-limited.Third district
- Cities: Santo Tomas, Tanauan
- Municipalities: Agoncillo, Alitagtag, Balete, Cuenca, Laurel, Malvar, Mataasnakahoy, San Nicolas, Santa Teresita, Talisay
Fourth district
Incumbents Jonas Patrick Gozos and Jesus De Veyra are term-limited.Fifth district
Incumbents Ma. Claudette Ambida and Arthur Blanco are term-limited. Arthur Blanco will run for the councilor of Batangas City.Former Batangas vice mayor Jun Berberabe and councilor Hamilton Blanco will run for the board member of Batangas.
Sixth district
Incumbent Lydio Lopez Jr. is term-limited while incumbent Aries Emmanuel Mendoza is eligible for reelection.Congressional elections
First district
Incumbent Eric Buhain is running for reelection. His opponent is businessman Leandro Leviste, son of former governor Jose Antonio Leviste and senator Loren Legarda.Second district
Incumbent Gerville Luistro is running for reelection. Her opponent is former congressman Raneo Abu.Third district
Incumbent Ma. Theresa Collantes is term-limited. Her son, King is her party's nominee. His opponents are Nestor Burgos and incumbent vice governor Mark Leviste.Fourth district
Incumbent Lianda Bolilia is term-limited. Her husband, former board member Amado Carlos Bolilia is her party's nominee. His opponents are incumbent board member Jonas Patrick Gozos and Ronald Umali.Fifth district
Incumbent Marvey Mariño is term-limited and is running for mayor of Batangas City, switching places with his wife, incumbent mayor Beverley Rose Dimacuha. Her opponent is Carlito Bisa.Sixth district
The seat is currently vacant after Ralph Recto was appointed as Secretary of Finance. Running for the position is his son Ryan Recto, alongside businessman Rodel Lacorte, lawyer Mario Panganiban and Bernadette Sabili, wife of former mayor and current Presidential Commission on Urban Poor chief Meynard Sabili.City and municipal elections
All 29 municipalities of Batangas, Batangas City, Calaca, Lipa, Santo Tomas, and Tanauan will all elect a mayor and a vice-mayor this election. The candidates for mayor and vice mayor with the highest number of votes wins the seat; they are elected separately, therefore, they may be of different parties when elected. Below is the summary of mayoral and vice-mayoral candidates of each city and municipalities per district.First district
Calaca City
Incumbent Nas Ona is running for reelection.Incumbent Jerry Raphael Katigbak is running for re-election.
Balayan
Incumbent Emmanuel Salvador Fronda II is term-limited.Calatagan
Incumbent Peter Oliver Palacio is term-limited. His son, Pedro Palacio IV is his party's nomineeLemery
Incumbent Ian Kenneth Alilio is running for reelection. His opponent is incumbent vice mayor Geraldine Ornales.Incumbent Geraldine Ornales is running for mayor. Her party nominated incumbent councilor Hannah Beatriz Cabral. Her opponent is fellow councilor Maria Hanalee Bustos
Lian
Incumbent Joseph Peji is running for reelection.Incumbent Ronin Leviste is running for reelection.
Nasugbu
Incumbent Antonio Jose Barcelon is running for reelection.Incumbent Mildred Sanchez is running for mayor.
Taal
Incumbent Fulgencio Mercado is term-limited.Incumbent Michael Rey Vilano is running for reelection.
Tuy
Incumbent Jose Jecerell Cerrado is running for reelection. His opponent is former mayor Rowena Raquel Rodriguez.Incumbent Armando Afable is running for reelection. His opponent is Richman Rodriguez, son of former mayor Rowena Raquel Rodriguez.
Second district
Bauan
Incumbent Ryanh Dolor declined to run for reelection but instead will run for Vice Governor of Batangas. His wife Wendah Dolor will run for the Mayoralty race. Her opponents are incumbent councilor Patricia Nicole Abrahan and Mario BejerIncumbent Ronald Cruzat is running for reelection. His opponents are former vice mayor Julian Casapao and former councilor Ren Shuster Maramot
Lobo
Incumbent Geronimo Alfiler first assumed as vice mayor upon the death of vice mayor Gaudioso Manalo. Months later, he assumed the mayorship when mayor Lota Manalo was dismissed by the Office of the Ombudsman for violation of the Ease of Doing Business Act. Manalo re-assumed as mayor after the Court of Appeals reversed the decision of the Ombudsman, while Alfiler re-assumed as vice mayor. However, the Office of the Ombudsman suspended Manalo, making Alfiler as the acting mayor.Incumbent Geronimo Alfiler assumed office after the death of vice mayor Gaudioso Manalo. Upon his assumption as mayor, Angelito Abiera who was the first councilor assumed the position of vice mayor. However, upon the re-assumption of Lota Manalo as mayor, Alfiler was re-assumed as vice mayor.
Mabini
Incumbent Nilo Villanueva is running for reelection, however he withdrew his candidacy in November 2024. As a result, his opponent, former mayor Noel Luistro is running unopposedIncumbent Leonido Bantugon is running for reelection.
San Luis
Incumbent Oscarlito Hernandez is running for reelection.Incumbent Ma-an De Gracia is running for reelection.
San Pascual
Although eligible for reelection, incumbent Antonio Dimayuga is no longer seeking reelection. Running for the position is incumbent Vice Mayor Angelina Castillo and former mayor Rosario Anna Victoria Conti. The Commission on Elections cancelled the candidacy of incumbent board member Arlina Magboo due to false material representation.Incumbent Angelina Castillo is running for mayor. Her party nominated Reyshanne Joy Marquez. Her opponent is incumbent councilor Romuel Aguila
Tingloy
Incumbent mayor Lauro Alvarez and vice mayor Dawn Erika Alvarez will stand unopposed for reelection.≥u
Incumbent Dawn Erika Alvarez is running for reelection unopposed.
Third district
- Cities: Santo Tomas, Tanauan
- Municipalities: Agoncillo, Alitagtag, Balete, Cuenca, Laurel, Malvar, Mataasnakahoy, San Nicolas, Santa Teresita, Talisay
Santo Tomas
Incumbent Arth Jhun Marasigan is running for reelection. His opponents are Raymond Theodore Almeda, Dennis Sanchez and former municipal engineer Nolie Sanchez.Incumbent Cathy Jaurige-Perez is running for reelection. Her opponent is former vice mayor Armenius Silva.
Tanauan
Incumbent Nelson Perez Collantes is running for reelection. His opponents are his 2022 primary opponent Mark Anthony Halili and incumbent vice-mayor Herminigildo Trinidad Jr.Incumbent Herminigildo Trinidad, Jr. is not seeking reelection and will instead run for mayor.
Agoncillo
Incumbent Cinderella Reyes is running for reelection. Her opponent is former vice mayor Danilo AmuranIncumbent Daniel Reyes is not seeking reelection.
Alitagtag
Incumbent Edilberto Ponggos is not seeking reelection. His wife Jo-ann Ponggos is his party's nominee. She and incumbent vice mayor Manuel Abrigo are running unopposed.Balete
Incumbent Wilson Maralit is running for reelection.Incumbent Alvin Payo is running for reelection.
Cuenca
Incumbent Alexander Magpantay is running for reelection. His opponents are former mayor Faye Endaya-Baretto and incumbent Councilor Ervin Remo.Incumbent Aurea Pantas is running for re-election. Her opponents are Melvin Cuevas and councilor Niña Verdan.
Laurel
Incumbent Lyndon Bruce is running for reelection. His opponent is former mayor Randy James Amo.Incumbent Aries Parrilla initially filed for reelection but later withdrew to give way to the candidacy of Brandon Bruce, incumbent ABC president and brother of incumbent mayor Lyndon Bruce. His opponents Gerardo Mendoza, former vice mayor Rachelle Ogalinola, and John-John Rodriguez.
Malvar
Incumbent Cristeta Reyes is running for reelection. Her opponent is former Philippine Coast Guard commandant Artemio Abu.Incumbent Alberto Lat is running for councilor. His brother, incumbent councilor Emiliano Lat is his party's nominee. His opponent is Fe Magpantay, sister of former vice mayor Simeon Magpantay.
Mataasnakahoy
Incumbent Janet Ilagan is running for reelection. Her opponent is Lucia Ellery Gardiola-Silva, sister of incumbent CWS Partylist Representative Edwin Gardiola and wife of former mayor Gualberto Silva.Incumbent Jay Ilagan is running for Governor of Batangas.
San Nicolas
Incumbent Lester De Sagun is running for reelection.≥u
Incumbent Napoleon Arceo is running for reelection.
Santa Teresita
Incumbent Norberto Segunial Jr. is running for reelection.Incumbent Ma. Aurea Segunial is running for reelection.
Talisay
Incumbent Nestor Natanauan is running for reelection.Incumbent Francis Magsino is running for reelection
Fourth district
Ibaan
Incumbent Edralyn Joy Salvame is running for vice mayor. She endorsed businesswoman Jane Casas for the position. Her opponent is former mayor Artemio Chua. Henry Perez was declared a nuisance candidate by the Commission on Elections.Incumbent Juvy Mendoza is running for councilor. Her party nominated incumbent mayor Edralyn Joy Salvame. Her opponent is Marlon De Torres.
Padre Garcia
Both mayor Celsa Rivera and vice mayor Micko Angelo Rivera will stand unopposed for reelection.Rosario
Incumbent Leovigildo Morpe is running for reelection. His opponent is Joel Alvarez, who was his opponent in 2022.Incumbent Atanacio Zara is running for reelection. His opponent is former mayor Manuel Alvarez.
San Jose
Incumbent Mayor Valentino Patron is term-limited and is running for Vice Mayor. His daughter, incumbent councilor Vanessa Patron is his party's nominee. Her opponents are former mayor Entiquio Briones, Genaro Masilungan Jr. and incumbent ABC president Reggie Virtucio, widow of former Vice Mayor Noel Virtucio.Incumbent Vice Mayor Renji Arcilla who assumed office after the death of Vice Mayor Noel Virtucio is not seeking a three-year term. His party nominated incumbent mayor Valentino Patron.
San Juan
Both mayor Ildebrando Salud and vice mayor Octavio Antonio Marasigan will stand unopposed for reelection.≥u
Taysan
Incumbent Edilberto Abaday who assumed office after the Office of the Ombudsman dismissed former mayor Grande Gutierrez is running for his first full three-year term. His opponents are Elizabeth Gutierrez, wife of former mayor Grande Gutierrez, former mayor Victor Portugal Jr. and 2022 mayoral candidate Brigido Villena.Incumbent Luis Favorito who assumed office after the assumption of Edilberto Abaday as mayor following the dismissal of mayor Grande Gutierrez is no longer seeking a three-year term. His party nominated Bongbong Comia. His opponents are incumbent councilor Francisco Dio, former Vice Mayor Marianito Perez, and former Batangas City councilor Eloisa Portugal.
Fifth district
Batangas City
Incumbent Beverley Rose Dimacuha is term-limited and is running for Congress, switching places with her husband, incumbent representative Marvey Mariño.Incumbent Alyssa Renee Cruz is running for reelection.
Sixth district
Lipa City
Incumbent Eric Africa is running for reelection unopposed.Incumbent Camille Angeline Lopez is running for reelection. Her opponent is incumbent councilor Mikee Morada.